Olivet College to celebrate Homecoming Sept. 30 to Oct. 3

Olivet College will celebrate Homecoming Wednesday, Sept. 30 through Saturday, Oct. 3 with a number of events on campus including a student parade and bonfire, 5K race, an art exhibit and concert, athletic events and much more. The public is welcome to attend.

Highlights throughout the week are listed below.

Wednesday, Sept. 30

Olivet College Service Day; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; multiple locations. Putting aside their busy schedules and normal routines, faculty, students and staff volunteer on campus and in the community as part of Service Day activities. For more information, contact Carrie Jacob, community service coordinator, at cjacob@olivetcollege.edu.

Red and White Tailgate; 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; under the tent at The Cutler Event Center; lunch $12, includes two tickets for beer and wine for ages 21 and up

Football vs. Adrian; 2 p.m.; Cutler Athletic Complex

Halftime Show featuring Olivet College Marching Band and 2015 Homecoming Court

Women’s Soccer vs. Kalamazoo; 2:30 p.m.; soccer field

Homecoming Celebration at the Lamplighter OC; 5 p.m. to midnight

A number of alumni events, class reunions and additional activities are planned throughout the weekend. For more information, contact Marty Jennings, director of alumni engagement, at alumnirelations@olivetcollege.edu.